CASE MANAGER FT (13507)

Cullman Regional; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional invites qualified nurses to join our team in Cullman, AL. The role focuses on coordinating with physicians and the health team to deliver cost-effective, evidence-based patient care. You will support care provision, maintain guidelines, and promote optimal resource utilization.

With strong clinical experience, you will drive discharge planning, coordinate transitions, and uphold patient safety while ensuring quality outcomes across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required with active Alabama license; BSN preferred.
• Five years of clinical experience in acute care settings (medical-surgical, critical care, ER, or OR).
• Advanced communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Word/Excel; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and health team members to expedite cost-effective care.
• Support physician provision of patient care with accountability for designated patient load.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based medicine for quality indicators.
• Promote efficient utilization of healthcare resources and communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Apply process-improvement methods to evaluate care outcomes.
• Plan discharge to ensure continuity of care based on medical needs and finances.
• Assist patients in accessing essential services within the healthcare system.
• Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to exceptional patient experiences.
• Assess safe discharge needs and facilitate appropriate transition to next level of care.
• Uphold patient safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Nursing knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or higher

RN license in Alabama

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nurse

Job Summary

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care.
• Support physician provision of patient care with accountability for designated patient case load.
• Maintain and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, tools, and protocols based on evidence quality-based medicine related to quality measure indicators.
• Promote effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources and communicates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.
• Apply process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care.
• Coordinate discharge planning needs to facilitate provision of services across continuum of care based on medical needs and financial feasibility.
• Utilize knowledge of the healthcare system to assist the patient in gaining access to services essential to continuity of care.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Utilize nursing experience to assess patient's safe discharge needs and assist with appropriate transition to the next level of care per patient needs.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or higher degree is required. Currently licensed by the state of Alabama. BSN preferred.

Experience

Five years' clinical experience in acute care setting i.e., medical surgery critical care, ER, OR required.

Previous Home Health, Hospice, and/or Case Management Discharge Planning preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques that are central to case management. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent organizational skills are required. Must be able to set priorities appropriately and handle multiple issues concurrently.